What to know about ZIP 79221
ZIP code 79221 covers ZIP 79221 with a population of about 2,114.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 48.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LUBBOCK media market.
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ZIP Code 79221 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
2,114
Density
N/A
Median income
$60,222
-20% vs US avg
Home value
$99,600
-71% vs US avg
Median rent
$470
-60% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 79221
Income and economy in ZIP 79221
Median household income in ZIP 79221 is about $60,222 — about 20% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.4%; unemployment rate near 5.8%; 15.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Agriculture, Healthcare, and Education; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 79221
Median home value is about $99,600 — about 71% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $470 (about 60% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 83.3% (about 17.9 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 79221, a household would need roughly $27,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $640. That sits below the local median household income ($60,222), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.